May 04 Former Proud Boys leader Tarrio found guilty of Jan. 6 sedition plot By Michael Kunzelman, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been convicted of orchestrating a plot for members of his far-right extremist group to attack the U.S. Capitol in a desperate bid to keep Donald Trump in power after the Republican lost the… Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Senate Budget Committee discusses House GOP debt ceiling bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Senate Democrats pressured Republicans on the debt ceiling impasse Thursday, focused in a hearing on what they say will be painful reductions in government services if a bill recently passed by the House becomes law. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: David Brooks discusses the foundations of American democracy at UVA's Jim Lehrer Lecture By News Desk New York Times op-ed columnist and PBS NewsHour commentator David Brooks joined the University of Virginia's Miller Center Director and CEO William Antholis on Thursday for the James C. Lehrer lecture, which is named in honor of the late Jim… Continue reading
May 03 White House economists warns of recession as debt ceiling fight drags on By Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, Associated Press In a new report, they detail potential job losses and stunted economic growth if lawmakers engage in "brinkmanship" before ultimately reaching a deal to meet the government's financial obligations. Continue reading
May 03 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill Palestinian as violence appears to ebb By Associated Press Palestinian health officials say that Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed a 58-year-old man and wounded five others. But the latest spasm of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in the enclave appeared to ebb on Wednesday. Continue reading
May 03 Utah law requiring porn websites to verify user ages takes effect By Sam Metz, Associated Press A Utah law requiring adult websites verify the ages of their users has taken effect. Pornhub vowed to disable access to its website until the law is changed. Continue reading
May 03 Texas Democrat Collin Allred says he'll run against Ted Cruz for Senate By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The three-term congressman and former Tennessee Titans linebacker made the announcement Wednesday. Allred enters the race a heavy underdog. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 10:47 A look at the history of racism in America and its role in today's divisions By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson The fact that our country is divided isn’t new. In many respects, it can be traced back to the founding of a nation on the promise of freedom while dependent on slavery, a time when many couldn’t participate in the… Continue watching
May 03 Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity programs By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Florida Republicans have approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
May 03 Peru used excessive force to quell protests, says human rights panel By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press The Inter American Commission on Human Rights says Peru's military and police forces used excessive force to quell violent anti-government protests, and that they should be investigated as possible extrajudicial executions and massacres. Continue reading